Herbal and Natural therapies in Diabetes
Ayurvedic medicine for diabetes is based on the built of the patient as sthoola pramehi (obese patient) or krisha pramehi (lean patient) based upon the dosha predominance.
Several herbal supplements and botanical and have been studied as alternative treatments for type 2 diabetes, including ginseng, cinnamon, and aloe vera.
Many common spices and herbs are claimed to have blood sugar lowering properties that make them useful for people with or at high risk of type 2 diabetes.
Thousands of years ago TCM is a system originated of healing. It has evolved into a well-developed, system of medicine that uses several modalities to treat and prevent illness. The most commonly employed therapeutic methods in TCM include acupuncture/moxibustion, diet therapy Chinese herbal medicine, mind/body exercises (Qigong and Tai Chi), and Tui Na (Chinese massage).